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Maricopa County Judge Shreds State GOP Lawsuit In Dismissal Ruling
A Maricopa County judge blasted the Arizona Republican Party’s lawsuit challenging procedures for post-election hand counts.

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A Maricopa County judge blasted the Arizona Republican Party’s lawsuit challenging procedures for post-election hand counts.

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